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Dallas Park Board Suggests Phasing Out Its Nine Legacy Pools

By Charles Grand | August 25, 2025 |

A dramatic headline that has since been changed by the publication that published it has put a spotlight on the Dallas Park & Recreation Board’s recommendation to phase out the city’s nine aging community pools as part of a spending cut package requested by the city manager’s office. DPR has to come up with $3…

Here’s How Much Square Footage $1,500 in Rent Can Get You in D-FW

By Charles Grand | August 25, 2025 |

Savvy apartment renters looking to get the most bang for their buck in Texas may want to look outside the D-FW, at least according to RentCafe’s annual comparative study on multifamily unit square footage. Every year, the apartment search website surveys the 200 biggest cities in the United States to see how much space $1,500…

Sycamore Strategies’ $200M Magnolia Dallas Redevelopment Moves Forward

By Shelby Skrhak | August 25, 2025 |

The Magnolia Hotel is one step closer to its dramatic reimagining with Sycamore Strategies at the wheel. As CandysDirt.com reported in January, Sycamore Strategies plans to gut and redevelop the interior of the 29-story Magnolia Dallas located at 1401 Commerce St., and use half the space for affordable housing and the other half for hotel…

Stout’s at the Shore Now Open at Cinnamon Shore

By Brenda Masse | August 24, 2025 |

There’s something new and delicious on the horizon! Cinnamon Shore is thrilled to welcome Stout’s at the Shore, a refined yet relaxed dining destination that brings coastal cuisine to life in the heart of the community. Helmed by San Antonio-based restaurateur Jason Stout, this thoughtfully curated restaurant is now open daily from 11 a.m. to…

City Hall Roundup: Consolidation, Litigation, and Frustration

By Charles Grand | August 24, 2025 |

Lots of things are cooking at Dallas City Hall, not least of which is the coming fiscal year’s budget. Sick of hearing about it yet? Well, there’s only another five weeks or so to go. Speaking of the budget, a touchstone of the city manager’s fiscal plan is efficiency in the delivery of services. We’ll…

Another Hot Property Proves Dallas Has the MCM Market on Lock

By Daniel Lalley | August 24, 2025 |

With a history of incredible architects and a slate of iconic properties, it’s no wonder Dallas is a top contender in the Midcentury Modern market. Aside from landmarks like The Mathews House and Lipshy House, the influences of Howard Meyer, Arch Swank, and Charles Dilbeck can be seen throughout Dallas. Every so often, a unicorn…